fount
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noun \ˈfau̇nt\Definition of FOUNT
Origin of FOUNT
Middle English, from Anglo-French funte, founte, from Latin font-, fons
First Known Use: 15th century
2fount
noun \ˈfänt, ˈfau̇nt\Definition of FOUNT
British : a type font
Origin of FOUNT
French fonte, from Middle French — more at font
First Known Use: circa 1683
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